Mowrator S1 2WD vs 4WD: which remote-control mower fits your slopes?
Compare the entry S1 2WD 45% with the 4WD 85% on wide wheels: slope rating, battery, price and who needs which.
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Mowrator EU S1 Leaf & Lawn 2WD 45% Slope
EU owners of large lawns and orchards with slopes up to about 45% who want a rugged remote-control mower and leaf vacuum at the lowest S1 price
Mowrator EU S1 Leaf & Lawn 4WD 85% Slope
EU owners of steep, large or rough ground who want to mow from a safe distance and handle seasonal leaves with the same machine
The quick answer
Choose the S1 2WD 45% at €2,999 (12Ah) for large, gently rolling ground up to about 45% (24°). Choose the S1 4WD 85% at €5,199 when your slopes are steeper, up to 85% (40°), and you want the 18Ah battery for up to 4,500 m² per charge. Both share a 53 cm deck and a leaf-shredding vacuum mode.
| Buying detail | S1 Leaf & Lawn 2WD 45% Slope | S1 Leaf & Lawn 4WD 85% Slope |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | EU owners of large lawns and orchards with slopes up to about 45% who want a rugged remote-control mower and leaf vacuum at the lowest S1 price | EU owners of steep, large or rough ground who want to mow from a safe distance and handle seasonal leaves with the same machine |
| Rated area | See official listing | See official listing |
| Slope guidance | 45% (24°), manufacturer rating | 85% (40°), manufacturer rating |
| Navigation | See official listing | See official listing |
| Price snapshot | €2,999 listed → estimated €2,799 if code SEBASTIANBASSOL applies | €5,199 listed → estimated €4,999 if code SEBASTIANBASSOL applies |
| Check first | It is remote-controlled, so you operate it for the whole job. | It is remote-controlled, so you operate it for the whole job. |
What they share
Both S1 models are operator-controlled with a remote, use a 53 cm deck with about 2,000 m² per hour of listed coverage, and mulch, bag or discharge clippings. Both also have a leaf-shredding vacuum mode with a 70 L bag and a 2-year warranty on the machine, remote and battery in the EU store.
Slope and traction decide it
The 2WD is rated for 45% (24°) slopes; the 4WD 85% is rated for 85% (40°) with all-wheel drive on wide wheels. Traction, not cutting power, limits a mower on slopes, so choose by your steepest section. If it is gentle to moderate, the 2WD does the job; if it is steep, the 4WD is the safer machine.
Battery and price
The 2WD is sold with a 12Ah battery (about 1.5 hours, up to 3,000 m² per charge) at €2,999 or an 18Ah battery (about 2.25 hours, up to 4,500 m²) at €3,649. The 4WD 85% comes with the 18Ah battery at €5,199. The extra €1,550 over the 2WD with 18Ah buys the all-wheel drive and the steeper rating, not more runtime.
Our pick
Most large, gently sloped properties should start with the 2WD: it is the value choice. Move to the 4WD 85% when slopes are steeper than about 45%. Mowrator’s partner program reports €200 off either with SEBASTIANBASSOL, which would give €2,799 and €4,999 if it applies; confirm the total at checkout.
Sources
We checked the exact regional product listings on October 17, 2026: Mowrator EU S1 Leaf & Lawn 2WD 45% Slope and Mowrator EU S1 Leaf & Lawn 4WD 85% Slope. Product information and offer estimates can change; confirm the live listing and final cart total.